Northside Hospital

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Panhypopituitarism

Definition

The pituitary gland is found at the base of the brain. It produces several important hormones that control the production of other hormones made by glands in the body. In panhypopituitarism, the gland produces an insufficient amount of hormones.

Treatment

Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Treatment depends on the cause of the condition. The goal of treatment is to restore normal blood hormone levels of thyroid, adrenal, estrogen or testosterone, and sometimes growth hormone.

Treatment options include:

Hormone replacement therapy—based on what types of hormones are missing

Tumor removal—done if the cause of the damage is a tumor

Radiation therapy—done if the cause of the damage is a cancer or tumor

Prevention

In most cases, the causes of panhypopituitarism are not preventable.

Revision Information

This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.